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Nicaragua
Nicaragua visa for Kenyan citizens
Entry requirement
Nicaragua requires Kenyan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Nicaragua visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Nicaragua visa?
Visitor entry (Libre visado and tourist card)
Key facts
- Fee
- US$10
For the tourist visa, Nicaragua’s official sources give a standard fee of US$10, and applications are made on visitanicaragua.com.
Where Kenyan citizens apply for a visa for Nicaragua
Nicaragua has no embassy or consulate in Kenya on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Consulate of Nicaragua in Limassol4,020 km
1 Oktovriou 13, 4004 Limassol
- Embassy of Nicaragua in Ankara4,596 km
Çayhane Sokak 41, 06680 Ankara
- Consulate of Nicaragua in Barcelona5,890 km
Passeig de Sant Joan 25, 08010 Barcelona
The nearest Nicaraguan missions to Nairobi are in Limassol, Cyprus (4,020 km from Nairobi), Ankara, Turkey (4,596 km) and Barcelona, Spain (5,890 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Kenya is decided by Nicaragua, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Nicaraguan citizens travelling to Kenya
NicaraguaKenya Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Kenya visa for citizens of Nicaragua
Travel advice for Nicaragua
- US State Department Level 3: Reconsider travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Kenyan citizens planning a trip to Nicaragua can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Nicaragua at Level 3, reconsider travel (updated 13 May 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Nicaragua (updated 5 November 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Nicaragua (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Kenyan citizens can stay in Nicaragua
How long Kenyan citizens may stay in Nicaragua is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Kenyan citizens apply
Nicaragua has no embassy or career consulate in Kenya. Kenyan citizens apply through a mission of Nicaragua accredited to Kenya from abroad; the official visa portal of Nicaragua names the right place.
Nicaragua’s neighbours for Kenyan citizens
Costa Rica and Honduras require Kenyan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Nicaraguan citizens travelling to Kenya
Before flying to Kenya, Nicaraguan citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
Frequently asked questions
Do Kenyan citizens need a visa for Nicaragua?
Nicaragua requires Kenyan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of Nicaragua in Kenya?
No. Nicaragua has no embassy in Kenya. The nearest Nicaraguan consulate is in Limassol, Cyprus, 4,020 km from Nairobi.
How much does the Nicaragua tourist visa cost?
Nicaragua’s official sources give a standard fee of US$10 for the tourist visa.
Do Nicaraguan citizens need a visa for Kenya?
Before flying to Kenya, Nicaraguan citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
Can Kenyan citizens enter Nicaragua visa-free?
No; Kenyan citizens need a visa for Nicaragua obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.